California’s Inadequate Minimum Wage Legislation
Governor Jerry Brown is in Los Angeles today to sign what has been touted as "historic" legislation to raise California's minimum wage to $15 per hour. Though well-intentioned, the excitement…
A Toast to Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick’s Day wouldn’t exist if not for the man himself. Only two authentic letters from him survive from which comes the only universally accepted details of his life. Much…
Football Is Unsafe and Should Be Banned
With all the hoopla surrounding Super Bowl 50, news that the late Kenny Stabler suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), shines light on the health dangers of playing American football.
GOP Fiddles While Earth Burns
In the scientific field of climate studies, which includes many disciplines, the consensus can be demonstrated by the number of scientists who have stopped arguing about what is causing climate…
In wake of Mario Woods’ Killing, should SFPD be authorized to use Tasers?
In the aftermath of the killing of Mario Woods by five San Francisco police officers, San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr has again asked lawmakers to authorize police officers to…
Thoughts on the Paris Attacks
France and the free world is in mourning following the horrible Paris massacre on November 13 by at least seven gunmen, killing 129 and wounding another 352, 99 critically.